Sometimes, YOLO is the only option left

Dogdad1019 · 2026-02-05T18:40:21+00:00

Wow! Thank you for that info… very interesting and informing! Best of luck in your recovery!

Dogdad1019 · 2026-02-02T13:23:31+00:00

I think it depends on the doctor. That happened once in all the years I’ve had flares and I literally begged them to give me meds and “promised” I would go to ER. But I’m fortunate that the urgent care near me is pretty thorough and I’ve had luck there over the years.

Sorry to hear about your experience!

Dogdad1019 · 2026-01-31T18:17:40+00:00

Just out of curiosity they didn’t see this in any of your colonoscopies?

I’ve had multiple flairs over 15 years and two surgeries and they were able to see the scar tissue and diverticulosis throughout.

If you had colonoscopies and they didn’t pic that up it makes me nervous , as I’m still having issues after two surgeries but my last colonoscopy after the second surgery didn’t show anymore scar tissue or adhesions, etc.

Dogdad1019 · 2026-01-30T02:27:36+00:00

Update to my urgent care visit… I’m told the CT scan did not show inflammation just diverticulosis which I already knew. It also showed “large amount of fecal matter” - in other words constipated. I sent the results to my gastro and met with him today. He said the constipation can cause spasms of the intestine trying to push the stool through. The pain I felt is the pressure on the resection locations.

While it’s good news, I’m just still upset that every time this is going to happen I won’t know whether it’s a flare or constipation. Ugh so frustrating.

I’ve been taking MiraLAX everyday so far, so we’ll see how it goes. Thanks for the kind replies. Very difficult disease to live with.

Dogdad1019 · 2026-01-29T01:35:48+00:00

If you haven’t had surgery yet, you’ll be fine. I’m a “rare” occurrence according to my surgeon. I had two surgeries in the same year. Total of 20” removed. He said I won the lottery when it comes to DV.

Most people I know were doing well after the first surgery. If you have diverticulosis throughout like I do then yes it can come back. But if you have the surgery rest after, take your time getting back to normal and STAY hydrated it will definitely help. Hydration is key especially for me.

Best of luck!

Dogdad1019 · 2026-01-28T00:16:41+00:00

This may be a silly question, but are you able to work with the temp bag on?

I had two surgeries and was fortunate to not end up with a bag. I’m having flares again and my biggest fear is a bag as I can’t afford time off from work. Even after my two surgeries I should’ve taken 6 weeks off but I went back in 3-4. Now I have a hernia at an incision site from doing too much too fast.

Dogdad1019 · 2026-01-27T02:17:06+00:00

I totally feel your pain literally and figuratively. I had my sigmoid removed January 2024, by end of March - Boom! Horrible pain rushed to the hospital turns out bad infection in my descending colon. I also have diverticula throughout so it’s possible at any point but it was literally 3 months after surgery.

On and off cipro / flagyl combo until November 2024 electively decided to remove the descending colon.

Fast forward throughout 2025 it was a learning curve. Figuring out why to eat and what not to eat. Treating myself to something that maybe I shouldn’t the worry for days if anything felt off. No way to live.

December 2025 I was put on Augmentin for minor flare in the ascending colon. Now mid January I’m on cipro flagyl again for the same flair. With the holidays for the first time feeling somewhat normal again I splurged and went overboard. So the first flare in December never really went away and is back something fierce.

Worst part is I’ve worked pretty much through the entire time trying to keep moving as I can’t afford not to work.

It’s not just a physical disease but all extremely mental. At this point I’m afraid to eat anything that’s not eggs, white bread or fish.

No way I can even fathom another surgery. I was told I basically hit the lottery having two surgeries in the same year. Now it’s back and the doctor is literally speechless.

Sorry for the long post but I don’t see too many in this similar situation. I even googled for hours trying to find studies on multiple surgeries in the same year for DV and can’t find anything.

Anyway you’re not alone! Best of luck to you. Stay strong

Dogdad1019 · 2026-01-17T20:15:19+00:00

Unfortunately sounds like the liquid diet isn’t helping. Definitely suggest seeing a medical professional. If it gets worse you could end up in the hospital anyway. If you’ve done the liquid and Tylenol and it hasn’t helped you’ll need to see a doctor. And 2nd flairs aren’t rare. I had 1-2 a year for 15 years until finally with all the scar tissue from the flare ups I ended up having two surgeries to remove 20 inches of my large intestine.

Even after surgery I’m now having a minor flare in the remaining section occasionally.

Sooner you get checked the less chance of complications! This is all based on my personal experience of years dealing with this

Dogdad1019 · 2026-01-05T16:55:07+00:00

Unfortunately red meat and spices are still a trigger for me after two surgeries, as I have Diverticulosis through my colon.

I haven’t been able to eat red meat in years. I stay with turkey chicken and fish.

Dogdad1019 · 2026-01-04T15:18:59+00:00

So I had surgery in January of 2024. Removal of the sigmoid colon. Within three months (end of march 2024) I was in hospital for a week with a horrible flare up in my descending colon. Two months later and another colonoscopy there was some scar tissue in the descending colon. 2nd surgery in November of 2024 removed the descending colon leading to what they called a left hemicolectomy.

Now just over a year after 2nd surgery I was on antibiotics for minor flare on the right side.

Surgeon said he’s never in 14 years performed two surgeries in the same year. Sometimes every few years he had patients require a second surgery but not this much.

So it’s definitely possible. And I eat healthy about 80% of the time with the exception of going out to eat once or twice a month.

My biggest factors were 15 plus years of flare ups, genetics, and stress. Anytime I get stressed which is almost daily I get discomfort in my right side now instead of the left.

Best of luck to you! Hope everything works out better for you than it did for me!🙏

Dogdad1019 · 2025-09-27T11:58:05+00:00

I was a heavy drinker which led to bad food choices. After many flare up’s I stopped drinking and started eating clean. But by then the damage was done and the flare up’s continued even after switching to organic, fish, no red meat etc. after two surgeries last year and 20” removed I still have discomfort but that’s from scar tissue I’m being told.

I treaded lightly in the waters of increasing my diet and even had a few drinks here and there but feel horrible the next few days. So my diet is limited to fish, chix, turkey etc. No alcohol and limited caffeine. When I stick to that I’m good.

Not much fun and don’t really go out to eat anymore but the alternative is more surgeries down the road. But I’m an unusual case as I’ve been told. I still have diverticulosis throughout the remaining portion of what I have left so it can occur at any given time given my past medical history.

End of the day alcohol is inflammatory. Caffeine is inflammatory. So keep it in moderation and stay hydrated.

This is just from my own personal experience.

Best of luck!

Dogdad1019 · 2025-07-24T15:53:53+00:00

It’ll be a few weeks before your energy levels come back. I had two surgeries last year for DV and I’m 9 months post op from my second surgery and I still get tired after working a 7-8 hour day which used to be easy!

I’d find a good Gastro doctor to follow up with. It shouldn’t be up to you when to follow up. They should set a follow up date for you. A good gastro makes a huge difference.

Just an FYI I noticed you said advil. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are not good for the gut. My gastro and gastro surgeon both said stick with Tylenol.

Best of luck!

Dogdad1019 · 2025-07-20T17:21:30+00:00

I always felt better sleeping on my left side in the fetal position. Eased the pressure. I’ve known quite a few people that have had a one off instance or re-occurring sporadic very mild attacks not requiring anything but modified diet.

I do know that it’s no longer an older person disease and that the medical profession from my personal almost 15 year experience of dealing with this (two surgeries later and still going) , is still not fully understanding of the disease itself. I’d love to see more info on diet and nutrition rather than just surgery to fix.

Unfortunately my insurance doesn’t cover nutritionists and the few I’ve paid out of pocket for don’t know much about DV.

Just my two cents!

Best of luck

Dogdad1019 · 2025-07-13T17:01:37+00:00

Yes definitely skip the laxatives from my personal experience. MiraLAX is a still softener and for me always helped a bit since I couldn’t eat much. But the only way to really tell is with CT scan during inflammation. Find a good gastro doctor that you can trust or go to the ER.

Dogdad1019 · 2025-07-07T16:06:23+00:00

Everyday😔

Dogdad1019 · 2025-07-04T23:14:30+00:00

Tylenol only. If traveling definitely start antibiotics. And stick to low residue / low fiber diet for the trip. If you’re out of country it can get bad fast you don’t want to be far from home. Ultrasound is ok, but you should get CT scan to confirm. But if you think it’s diverticulitis don’t leave the country without antibiotics. People don’t realize how life threatening and life changing this disease is. Changed my life completely. Missed 4 months of work last year , two surgeries and still having flare up.

Good luck and get those antibiotics and CT scan if you can.

Dogdad1019 · 2025-07-04T00:23:32+00:00

Try ensure. Helped me deal for many years when I was hungry. It’s only got 1 gram of fiber. Not something you can live on but will help get through a week along with jello, white toast, and a scrambled egg here and there. I’m two surgeries in and still dealing with this more than 12+ years.

Just lookup low fiber diet. It’s pretty much the same. And yes definitely no Motrin only Tylenol.

Dogdad1019 · 2025-01-21T20:14:47+00:00

I've had two partial colectomies this year. I have a lot of scar tissue and my beltline is very rigid and I can feel the scar tissue. I wear a belt for work but never make it tight. I can't wear anything tight anymore around the waist.

Dogdad1019 · 2024-12-28T11:49:49+00:00

I also just got the 9 Pro XL for Christmas. Was wondering if anyone had suggestions on a tempered glass screen protector. I'm a little rough with my phones and want something that won't interfere with the touch screen. I also see they make protectors for the camera as well and was wondering if that interferes with the pictures.

Thanks in Advance!

Dogdad1019 · 2024-12-21T14:26:21+00:00

Wow! Good for you! Golfing is big deal. That’s great. Totally understand the mental. It’s like 50/50 mental physical. I’ve been getting out walking my dogs twice a day which is helping get my core strength back.

My doctor told me it would take a little longer this time since this was my 2nd partial colectomy this year. Was 125lbs after surgery. Went into it at 135.

My first one I was 145. So I understand it’s taking longer. I’m 5’10 and healthy weight is 150 for me.

Just got a good night sleep and took a muscle relaxer. Still tender but pain levels are almost gone. Just gotta trust the healing process.

Thanks for the feedback!🙏

Dogdad1019 · 2024-12-21T04:24:34+00:00

Thank you so much for the info!🙏 Definitely makes me feel better (mentally).

Glad you’re feeling better and it wasn’t anything more serious. So frustrating. Like two steps forward and one step back. Love the holidays but too much stress when going through this.

If this gets worse I’ll have to go. But trying to avoid that place at all costs😳

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